Milford-on-Sea

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Things to do in Milford-on-Sea

The main street is lined with typical village shops, pubs and a unique teapot themed tearoom (Polly's Pantry), which is well worth a visit.

The Norman parish church of All Saint's has 8 bells, hung in 1928, called faith, hope, love, peace, joy, liberty, patience and victory and it is said that the window on the South side was used to smuggle beer in for the bellringers. Much of the church is 13th century but the spire was added in 1828.

In the village centre is a double lamp standard, erected in 1911 to commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. When it was replaced by a bollard, having been knocked down by a lorry, the locals complained so much that a replica was made and is known locally as "George and Mary".

The village is scenic in location, protected from development by a surrounding "green-belt" of land, and from the beach in Milford - affectionately called so by its residents - The Needles of the Isle of Wight are clearly visible on a sunny day.

The most awe-inspiring views from Milford are of along the coast to the west on a clear night, when the conurbation of Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole can clearly be seen along with the stars reflecting on the - usually - gentle ocean.

A visit to Hurst Castle, built by Henry VIII as one of a chain of coastal fortresses and completed in 1544, is well worth while and this can be reached either by a long walk (one and a half miles) along the spit, or by ferry from Keyhaven.

It is also possible to go out mackerel fishing in one of the boats for hire, and take a small ferry ride over to the Isle of Wight or a cruise around the Needles..

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